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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1956

Page

10

Three Cars Tangle In Route 75 Crash Near McArthur

Patrolman Raynard Travis investigated a three-vehicle collision on Route 75 north of McArthur. Dale McCormick 68 and Coet Conley were involved when Conley’s car swerved, rolled over, and was struck by Charles Walker whose car then hit a utility pole. Officials cited Leonard King and Prank LeMaster Jr for related charges. Hamden judge fined John Patton and John Loper for traffic violations. A separate incident set a state patrol record for accident-free days until a truck driven by William Leroy Amos caused a new crash on Route 1 involving a patrol vehicle.

Resto State Raynard Travis McArthur Coet Conley Dale McCormick McAr Conley Harles Walker Langsville Walker McCormick Leonard King LeMaster Jr Charles Crow John Francis Loper Zaleski Crow Center John Robert Patton Jackson Chester Nickell Hamden William Leroy Amos Travight

Property transfers and local family notices from Vinton County

The notice records multiple parcel transfers in Vinton County including Nichols to Nichols in Charles and Emma Nichols area, Beyer to Ankrom in McArthur Addition, and Jividen to Robbins in Ik township. It lists several other land deeds in Elk and Wilkesville townships and Hopewell church trustees. Local social notes report birthdays, visits, and gatherings among area residents including Cross, Pulling, Reed, Reed family, and others in Letart Falls, Meigs, Eagle Ridge, Belpre, and Parkersburg areas.

Zaleski Charles E Emma Nichols Delbert C Tilitha Nichols Harrison Township Jesse A. Beyer Thomas Wilma Ankrom McArthur TE Robbins William J Lucille Jividen U. W. Thomas Jessie Reed Elk Township John Anna Campford Lillie Cardwell Wilkesville John M Lottie M. Justis Richland Township Vernie Ben Starkey Hopewell Church Jackson Township Uber J. Norris Jacob Riley Myrtle M. Norris Swan Township

Inton County Sales Tax Revenue Lag in Week Report

Revenue data show Inton County collected $444 in sales tax last week versus $842 the prior period. Year to date collections remain to be reported and compared with MCARTHUR figures.

Petitions Filed For Vinton County Elections Today

By Tuesday afternoon a partial list of candidates had filed petitions with the Vinton County Board of Elections before the Wednesday deadline. Democrats included Theodore R. Borin W Smith Harold Parte Elvey C Frn Woodrow Jeffers Donald R Azbell Faye Pendleton. Republicans listed J M Ogan Joseph E Strong Neil S Atkinson Otto D DePue William Brown Harold Steele Harry Dorsey Lester M Cooley Earl Stuck Harold Felton M J Shea Lowell Martin Elza King Donald Eberts John Crow.

Vinton County Board of Elections Theodore R. Borin Harold Parte Elvey C. Frn Woodrow Jeffers Donald R. Azbell Faye Pendleton J. M. Ogan Joseph E. Strong Neil S. Atkinson Otto D. DePue William Brown Harold Steele Harry Dorsey Lester M. Cooley Earl Stuck Harold Felton M. J. Shea Lowell Martin Elza King Donald Eberts John Crow

Vinton Roads Damaged by Weather Amid Winter Strikes

Fragmentary local report details road damage in Vinton caused by severe weather. Readable sections reference damaged pavement, ice, and temporary closures as residents seek repairs and guidance on travel.

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Hemlock Births and Visits Highlight Local Notes

Mrs Billy Toki Sr and Jr announce birth of son William Daniel at Mount St Marys Nelsonville on Jan 28. Grandparents MacEachen Shawnee Lennon Pennsylvania Hodgson Corning and Davis attend. Chester Van Horn Barberton announce daughter Jan 25. previous Congo and Corning residents.

Take Your Pick Cannon towel or face cloth

Mr and Mrs John Burns of Columbus spent the weekend with Breeze. Several relatives including Mrs Burns mother Mrs Isa were noted. Visitors, including Mr and Mrs Robert Hughes, Mr and Mrs W A Kaylo and others, were seen in Columbus and Zanesville visits.

Glen Ash Parkersburg Paul Orr John Rose Archie Tuttle Eagle Ridge Gallipolis Arthur Rose Belpre Eugene Long Pine Grove William Krackomber John Burns Columbus Breeze Burns Isa Murray Congo Joan Thomas Stenson Tse Dunes Mons Lever Brothers Whippstown Robert Hughes Karlo C. W. Hodson Ricky Gond Samaritan

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